Vodnjan holidays

For weird and wonderful in equal measure, there’s no place quite like Vodnjan. Marvel at baroque buildings one minute and trick-of-the-eye street art the next, and then head to the Church of Saint Blaise for an unexpected surprise… a display of remarkably preserved mummies! Creepy!

Olive you a lot

It's hard to believe this lantern-lit town started life as just a cluster of villas, especially now it's world-famous for its incredible olive oil! In fact, the locals love it so much, Vodnjan holds the Festival of Fresh Olive Oils every November.

A town with a buzz

Just when we thought Vodnjan had reached peak appeal, it goes and out-charms itself yet again! How? Well, the locals refer to themselves as Bumbari (or bumblebees to us)! Cute eh! It's something that they've done since Italians moved here many moons ago. They even host an annual Bumbar Fiesta.

Cres Island can be reached easily, either from Brestova, which is on the Istrian peninsula, or from nearby Krk Island. It has a Venetian flavour, thanks to historical occupation, and there are several small,...

Take the ferry from Rovinj on the west side of the Istrian peninsula to the small, charming island of Katarina. Ferries run every half an hour and only take about ten minutes. There are lovely secluded beaches...

There’s a lovely harbour at Medulin Village, which can be reached in about 40 minutes on the bus from Pula. It also has a sandy beach – a rare thing in Croatia – which is lined with cafés, bars and restaurants....

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Cres Island can be reached easily, either from Brestova, which is on the Istrian peninsula, or from nearby Krk Island. It has a Venetian flavour, thanks to historical occupation, and there are several small,...

Take the ferry from Rovinj on the west side of the Istrian peninsula to the small, charming island of Katarina. Ferries run every half an hour and only take about ten minutes. There are lovely secluded beaches...

There’s a lovely harbour at Medulin Village, which can be reached in about 40 minutes on the bus from Pula. It also has a sandy beach – a rare thing in Croatia – which is lined with cafés, bars and restaurants....

The largest cave in the Karst region is part of a 22km network. It's been open to the public for the past 200 years. Take a tour to see its world-famous interiors and learn about the cave's indigenous wildlife...

Standing 123m above ground and nestled in the mouth of a rocky cliff, Predjama Castle is one of Croatia's most striking buildings. Find out more about the castle's history with an audio guide. Explore the...

It’s easy to see why the Plitvice Lakes are one of Croatia’s top tourist sites: they are a nature lover’s dream. There are 16 lakes connected by waterfalls and forest walks, and they are home to all kinds of...

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